Shopsmith Mark V Home Workshop System MARK V Model 500 Summary Manual Designed and Built in Dayton, Ohio. WARNING Read the SAFETY information in the Introduction section and complete the ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT procedures before operating the Shopsmith Mark V. Use only Shopsmith parts and accessories on your Mark V. Using non-shopsmith parts may create a hazardous condition and will void your warranty.
Summary Manual Mark V Model 500 SAFETY Safety First The Shopsmith Mark V has many built-in safety features. But, the effectiveness of these features depends on you. To protect yourself from injury: NOTE It is important to provide adequate lighting in your shop area. Sawdust and Chips KNOWING YOU CAN BE HURT IS MORE IMPORATNT THAN THE MOST EFFI- CIENTLY DESIGNED GUARD ON A TOOL. THIS MACHINERY MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THE SAFETY RULES ARE NOT STUDIED AND FOLLOWED. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. The meanings of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES are: SM - 2 WARNING A WARNING is given when failure to follow the directions could result in injury, loss of limb, or life. CAUTION A CAUTION is given when failure to follow the directions could result in temporary or permanent damage to the equipment. NOTE A NOTE is used to highlight an important procedure, practice or condition. Eye Protection Always wear eye protection when you use power equipment. Use goggles, safety glasses or a face shield to protect your eyes. Ear Protection Prolonged exposure to high noise levels from high speed power equipment can damage your hearing. NOTE Shopsmith Mark V's are fitted to use with Dust Collection equipment. We recommend the Shopsmith DC3300 Dust Collection System. Sawdust and chips can be fire hazards and breathing sawdust can be a health hazard. Sawdust may cause you physical discomfort, especially if you have emphysema, asthma, or an allergic reaction. The sawdust from some woods can also be toxic. When sawing or sanding: Saw Guards Most shop accidents happen on the table saw. For this reason, always keep the upper and lower saw guards in place whenever you operate the Mark V in the table saw mode. The ONLY exception to this rule is when you need to saw part way through stock such as when cutting a rabbet or groove, or when using the dado or molder accessory. Then you must remove the upper saw guard. Whenever you remove the upper saw guard, KEEP the lower saw guard in place and work with extreme caution. Table Saw Kickback Table saw accidents are often associated with kickback. Kickback is the ejection of the stock from the saw back toward the operator. Kickback causes loss of control and your hand could be thrown into the blade or you could be hit by flying stock. Never stand directly in the line of rotation of a moving blade. This lessens your chances of being hit by flying stock, if a kickback occurs. To Prevent Kickback: Always keep the upper and lower saw guards in place. An anti-kickback mechanism on the guards helps prevent the stock from binding the bade and the stock from being thrown back
Mark V Model 500 toward the operator. Make sure the riving knife is aligned properly with the blade. Electrical Requirements Pay particular attention to the connection between your power equipment and your power source. Before you plug in your Mark V, check the voltage and the amperage of the circuit you will be using. The wall receptacle and wires in the circuit must be rated for at least 15 amps. Circuit The Mark V 115-volt motor is rated at 1-1/8 hp. It develops more than 1-1/2 hp in use and "pulls" 13-14 amps when running under a heavy load. The headstock motor runs on standard U.S. house current 120 volts, 60 hz. The wire size (gauge) in the circuit you use must be rated for at least 15 amps. Using wire and receptacles rated to handle 20 or 25 amps will give you an even bigger safety margin. Fuses We recommend you install circuit breakers or fuses which are time-delayed. Fusetron T-15 fuses are recommended. Do not use fuses or circuit breakers larger than 15 amps. When you first turn on the machine, the motor pulls high amperage to get up to running speed. A time delay fuse or circuit breaker won't blow during this initial surge. Always start the Mark V at "Slow" speed setting to prevent blowing fuses and tripping the circuit breaker. If you need to run a new circuit to operate the Mark V, be sure that the wire and receptacle you use is rated to handle the amperage of the headstock motor, and is at least 15 amps. Grounding The circuit you see should be properly grounded. Extension Cords If you use an extension cord to plug in your Mark V, be sure it is a three-conductor cord with a grounding plug and receptacle. The wire gauge must be thick enough to prevent loss of power and overheating the longer the cord, the thicker the wire should be. Use the chart to determine the American Wire Gauge wire size required: Summary Manual Cord Minimum Length Wire Size 25 ft. 14 AWG 50 ft. 12 AWG 100 ft. 10 AWG Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose wires or damage insulation. Replace damaged cords immediately. Do not let the connection between the power cord and an extension cord lie on a damp or wet surface. Shopsmith Safety Kit WARNING DO NOT TRY TO MAINTAIN OR REPAIR YOUR PUSH BLOCKS, PUSH STICKS, FENCE STRAD- DLERS, OR FEATHER BOARDS. WORN OR VISUALLY DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. These safety devices are designed to hold or maneuver stock close to moving blades, cutters and discs. They give you better control over the stock which helps achieve a more accurate cut. Depending on the operation, use one or more safety devices. Choose the device that gives you the most control and keeps your hands out of danger. Use a push stick to guide stock 1-1/2" to 5" wide. Place the foot on top of the stock and hook the heel over the back edge. Use the push block to hold down and guide stock over 5" wide. As you press down, forward, and to the side, the rubber pad grips the wood. The handle is tilted to help keep your hands away from the blade, cutter or disc. Use the fence straddler to hold down and push stock narrower than 1-1/2" past a blade or cutter. The body rides on the rip fence, while the heel hooks over the back edge of the stock. To change the height of the heel, loosen the locking knob. To reverse the heel, rotate the side 180. Keep the locking knob secure. Use the feather board to press stock against the SM - 3
Summary Manual Mark V Model 500 rip fence. Mount the feather board in either table slot. The fingers must be angled in the same direction that you feed the stock use the arrow on top of the feather board as a guide. Position the fingers so they press against the stock just before it gets to the blade or cutter, then tighten the locking knobs. See Figure A-7. To reverse the direction of the fingers, remove the mounting bar, turn the feather board over, then replace the mounting bar. Safety Rules for the Shopsmith Mark V Read, understand and follow the Mark V Owner's Manual and the manual for every power tool you use. Additional warnings, cautions and instructions and operating techniques are provided in the Shopsmith book, Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone. (A copy is included with your new Mark V, and is also available from Shopsmith.) Keep your hands, fingers and other parts of your body at least 3" away from any moving blade, cutter or disc. Wear proper eye and ear protection. Also, wear a dust mask. Ground all equipment (unless double insulated.) Use clamps, fixtures or the miter gauge to secure stock. When appropriate, use a push stick, push block, fence straddler, feather board, miter gauge with safety grip or other safety devices to maneuver stock past a moving blade, cutter or disc. Keep all guards in place and in working order. Most injuries occur on unguarded power equipment. Never stand directly in the line of rotation of a moving blade, cutter, disc.if a kickback occurs, you could be hit by the stock or injured by contacting a moving blade, cutter or disc. Do not wear loose clothing, ties, gloves, or jewelry. Roll sleeves up above your elbows, wear non-slip footwear, and tuck long hair under a hat. Never operate power equipment if you are fatigued, taking medication, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not work with stock that is too small or too large to handle safely, or that has loose knots or other defects. Plan the operation and safety precautions before you begin. SM - 4 Turn off the Mark V and wait until all cutters, blades or discs come to a complete stop before removing stock and scraps. Turn off and unplug the Mark V before making adjustments, changing modes or performing maintenance. Make sure the switch is in the "off" position before plugging or unplugging the Mark V. Secure the headstock lock, carriage lock, table height lock, table tilt lock and quill lock (if quill is used), before turning on the Mark V. Make sure accessories, safety devices and fixtures are properly adjusted and secured before turning on the Mark V. Also, check the arbor set screw periodically. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from the Mark V before turning it on. Never exceed the maximum recommended speed for the operation. When using "combination" setups (such as table saw jointer), never exceed the maximum speed for the slowest accessory. Never try to stop the Mark V or accessory by grabbing the stock, any part of the machine, or by forcing material against a cutter, blade or disc. Never leave the Mark V running unattended. Turn off the power. Don't leave until the machine comes to a complete stop. Do not overreach or hurry. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never reach under the worktable while the machine is running. Never use a carbide-tipped blade or cutter to machine second-hand lumber. You could be hit by pieces of metal. Repair or replace damaged parts before further use. If a strange noise or vibration develops, turn off and unplug the machine. Correct the problem. Use only recommended Shopsmith parts and accessories on your Mark V. NEVER use non- Shopsmith replacement parts or accessories. Use only tools made in conformity to EN-847-1. They are not designed like Shopsmith parts. Using non-shopsmith parts may create a hazardous condition and will void your warranty. Keep all tools, cutters and blades for the Mark V and accessories sharpened. Keep all hand tools and power tools cleaned and maintained. Do not use the Mark V or an accessory to do a job for which it was not designed. Never mount an accessory on an auxiliary spindle unless it is designed to operate there. Consult the accessory's manual for the proper
Mark V Model 500 spindle on which to mount the accessory. Make sure the machine rests firmly on the floor when in use not up on the retractable casters. Do not force the stock. Always feed stock against the rotation of the blade, cutter or disc. Let the blade, cutter or disc get up to full speed before you feed the stock. Make sure the stock rests firmly against the worktable, miter gauge, and/or rip fence. Do not use warped or twisted stock. Whenever you extend the quill, do not let go of the quill lever unless you first secure the quill feed lock. Do not work with long boards or sheet materials by yourself, unless you use a large rear support table or roller stands. Never try to work with boards the are too large for you to handle safely. It is best to have a helper. Never stand or lean on the machine. You could fall on it or it could tip over. Keep work areas well lit, clean and free from clutter. Do not use power equipment in damp, wet or explosive atmospheres. Keep visitors a safe distance from power equipment, and make them wear eye and ear protection. Make your workshop "child-proof." Unplug equipment, use padlocks and master switches, and remove switch keys. Summary Manual SM - 5